New York Environmental Conservation Law Section 71-0917 - Presumptions from possession.

71-0917. Presumptions from possession.
1.  Possession  of  any  fish, shell-fish, crustacea or game, or parts
  thereof, at a time when there is no open season anywhere  in  the  state
  for  the  species  possessed,  shall be presumptive evidence that it was
  taken unlawfully.
2.  Possession  of  any  fish,  shell-fish,  crustacea,  wildlife   or
  protected  insect shall be presumptive evidence that it was taken by the
  possessor.

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